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Topic: Environment

subirrigation

IPA: /ˌsʌbɪˈrɪɡeɪʃən/

KK: /sʌbɪˈrɪɡeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A method of watering plants where water is supplied below the surface of the soil, reaching the roots without being visible on the surface.

Example: Farmers often use subirrigation to ensure that their crops receive enough water during dry seasons.

submerged

IPA: /səbˈmɜrdʒd/

KK: /səbˈmɜrdʒd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is under the surface of water or hidden from view.

Example: The submerged rocks made it difficult for the boat to navigate safely.

subpolar

IPA: //sʌbˈpoʊlər//

KK: /sʌbˈpoʊlər/

adjective

Definition: Relating to regions that are located just below the polar areas of the Earth.

Example: The subpolar regions experience unique weather patterns due to their location.

subsaturation

IPA: /ˌsʌbˈseɪʃən/

KK: /sʌbˈseɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The state of having less than a full amount of something, especially in terms of saturation.

Example: The subsaturation of the soil affected the growth of the plants.

subsea

IPA: /ˈsʌbˌsi/

KK: /sʌbˈsi/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or located beneath the surface of the sea.

Example: The subsea pipeline transports oil from the ocean floor to the shore.

subsidence

IPA: /səˈbaɪdəns/

KK: /səbˈsaɪdəns/

noun

Definition: The process of something sinking to a lower level, often referring to the ground or surface, usually caused by factors like underground digging or earthquakes.

Example: The subsidence of the land made the buildings unstable and unsafe.

subsoil

IPA: /ˈsʌbˌsɔɪl/

KK: /sʌbˌsɔɪl/

noun

Definition: The layer of earth that is located below the top layer of soil, often containing minerals and nutrients.

Example: Farmers often test the subsoil to understand the health of their crops.

transitive verb

Definition: To turn over or break up the layer of soil that is below the topsoil, often to improve its condition for planting.

Example: Farmers often subsoil their fields to enhance crop growth.

subsolar

IPA: //sʌbˈsoʊlər//

KK: /sʌbˈsoʊlər/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a position directly under the sun or in the area where the sun is directly overhead.

Example: The subsolar point is the location on Earth where the sun is at its zenith.

subtemperate

IPA: //sʌbˈtɛmpərɪt//

KK: /sʌbˈtɛmpərɪt/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the colder areas within the temperate climate zones, which are characterized by moderate temperatures.

Example: The subtemperate regions experience cooler weather compared to the more temperate areas.

subtopia

IPA: /sʌbˈtoʊpiə/

KK: /sʌbˈtoʊpiə/

noun

Definition: A term used to describe large areas of suburban development that are often characterized by low-density housing and a lack of urban planning.

Example: The city's growth has led to the expansion of subtopia, where many people live in sprawling neighborhoods.

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